Wednesday, February 26, 2020

  • CANCELED: CANCELED: Well-Being Challenge (Recurring Event)

    RWC@Downtown: Group Exercise Studio

    Join a team of motivated individuals and get ready to become your healthiest self. The Downtown Well-Being challenge will encompass all areas of wellness and help you practice healthy habits that you can apply all year long. Register here: o https://bit.ly/2r05t1m

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  • Big Data Analytics Symposium

    Student Union: Pegasus Ballroom

    Join us for UCF Statistics Department's seventh annual Big Data Analytics Symposium hosted on the Orlando main campus. The day-long series of speakers and networking opportunities connects students to industry professionals to demonstrate the impact of big data and data analytics in the modern market place. Students attend the event to learn about the career field and how to find …

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  • Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered (Recurring Event)

    John C. Hitt Library

    The UCF History Department exhibit, Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Native Village’: Historic Eatonville Remembered, hosted on the first-floor gallery wall in the John C. Hitt Library, explores Hurston’s anthropological research into the people, history and culture of Eatonville. Curated by UCF Associate Professor of History and Director of Public History Dr. Scot French, the exhibit features photographs related to Hurston’s investigation …

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  • Artist Talk: Craig Zammiello

    VIsual Arts Building: Room 111: Room 111

    Over his 30 years as a master printer, Craig Zammiello has established himself as a foremost specialist of intaglio printmaking in the United States. Craig has worked with artists Mel Bochner, Carroll Dunham, Ellen Gallagher, Jane Hammond, Suzanne McClelland, Elizabeth Peyton, Chris Ofili, Matthew Ritchie, Kiki Smith, and Terry Winters. Craig Zammiello is an artist working with Flying Horse Editions.ARTIST …

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  • Dealing with Communication Anxiety

    Graduate Student Center: Trevor Colbourn Hall: 213

    Many people deal with some level of communication anxiety when speaking in public. Whether you lead a small discussion, teach a large lecture, or present at meetings or conferences, nerves can get the best of you. We will learn some techniques to alleviate speaking anxiety and boost confidence in the classroom. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF …

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  • CANCELED: CPNM Research Seminar Series: Research Discussion on "How Community Mapping can support Community Engagement and Empowerment." with Dr. Seongho An, featuring Dr. Wansoo Im, Meharry Medical College

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 451: 451

    SPRING 2020 CPNM Research Seminar Series Dr. Seongho An will facilitate a discussion with Dr. Wansoo Im of Meharry Medical College. The discussion will consider Dr. Im's research on "How Community Mapping can support Community Engagement and Empowerment." Topic: Community Mapping: Community Engagement & Empowerment About Wansoo Im: Wansoo Im is one of the pioneers of community mapping in the …

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  • Will Cotton Master Artist Community Outreach

    UCF Student Union: Cape Florida Ballroom

    Join us for a special lecture followed by a Q&A session with Will Cotton! Will Cotton’s Community Outreach is made possible by Atlantic Center for the Arts Master Artists In-Residency Program. Date & Time:Wednesday, Feb 2611:15 a.m. – Noon Location: UCF Student UnionCape Florida 316AB This event is free and open to the public but due to limited capacity, please …

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  • CPNM Research Seminar Series: Dr. Thomas Bryer discusses his research, "Population Shrinkage and Municipal Responses: The Case of Lithuania"

    UCF Downtown: DPAC 454

    SPRING 2020 CPNM Research Seminar Series Dr. Thomas Bryer will review his research titled, "Population Shrinkage and Municipal Responses: The Case of Lithuania" *********Research presentations will be hosted by the CPNM on most Wednesdays from January 15 – April 8, 2020. All faculty are invited to participate. Individual dates will be updated with topics as these become available. You are …

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  • Smart Answers to Tough Questions: Advanced Interviewing

    Online

    Distinguish between what the employer is asking and what the employer really wants to know! Develop strategies that will help you answer tough behavior based questions. Students must register for all workshops through their myUCF Student Center under Graduate Students then Pathways to Success. Please note: Students will receive a link to participate online upon registration in myUCF.

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  • How I Made It... Breaking My Way into a Million Dollar Tech Repair Company! with Justin Wetherill, CEO uBreakiFix

    Starter Space: 135 BA 1

    Justin Wetherill, ’07 began tinkering with technology as a child. When the accounting student broke his smartphone in 2009, he found himself at a crossroads of either fixing it himself, or finding a professional. Fast forward to 2019 and there are more than 400 uBreakiFix store locations generating about $150 to $175 million in revenue. Come out to hear how …

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  • MSW Informational Mixer

    Student Union: 221

    Learn about the School of Social Work MSW Program. Admissions Process Program Overview Application Requirements ... and MORE! February 26, 2020 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Student Union, Garden Key Rm. 221 | FREE PIZZA!!! (first come, first served) RSVP TOO ATTEND MSWAdmissions@ucf.edu

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  • National Eating Disorders Association Workshop

    Counseling and Psychological Services

    This workshop will blend discussions and experiential activities to explore the social, cultural, and psychological factors contributing to the development of body image. CAPS workshops are free, require no sign-up, and space is provided on a first-come-first-serve basis to currently enrolled students.

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  • CANCELED: Lunch and Learn with an Employer (Recurring Event)

    Career Services and Experiential Learning: 121

    Lunch and Learn with an Employer. Lunch will be provided. RSVP via Handshake https://app.joinhandshake.com Spring 2020 Lunch & Learn Schedule: 1/22- OCPS - Impressing the Recruiter 1/27- RSM - Prepare for the Career Expo 2/5- Cintas - Transferable Skills 2/26- Boosterthon - You Have The Job, Now What? 3/4- Addition Financial - What to do with your first paycheck? 3/19- …

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  • Unpacking Social Identity -- DIV434

    Student Union: 224

    This workshop will allow participants to examine their personal social identities and take an in-depth look at how our social identities inform our awareness and impact how we interact with the world around us.

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  • Napercise (Recurring Event)

    RWC @ Knights Plaza

    The best way for muscle recovery, building up your immune system and retention of information is a power nap! Join us for a safe, clean, supervised rest (30 mins after set up) and feel invigorated to power through the rest of your day!

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  • CPNM Research Seminar Series: Special Visiting Professor ed., Dr. Fred Mear from De Montford University, UK Presenting “Can Government accountants save the world?: A quantitative analysis of the impact of improved PFM systems on a country’s corruption”

    Downtown Campus: DPAC 455

    Visiting Professor RSS, Dr. Fred Mear, De Montford University, UK Title: “Can Government accountants save the world?: A quantitative analysis of the impact of improved PFM systems on a country’s corruption” Synopsis: As part of the aid effectiveness agenda, we now have comparable information on over 100 developing countries and the relationship between different aspects of PFM systems and Corruption …

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  • Watch Party : Real Madrid CF vs Manchester City FC

    Burger U

    If you are a City fan, Real fan, or a fan of soccer in general and want to see a good game please feel free to come out for this epic clash between two of the best teams in the world. This event is open to everyone and includes free food, drinks and prizes.

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  • Stand Out at the Rosen College Career Fair

    Boardroom 102J

    A UCF Career Services and Office of Experiential Learning Workshop *All students and faculty are welcome: Entertainment, Event, Hospitality, and Restaurant*

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  • CANCELED: Continuum: Violence Prevention Certificate Series (Recurring Event)

    RWC: 249

    Participants will place various scenarios on a continuum spanning from harmless to interpersonal violence. See where each scenario falls according to individual participants and how this relates to rape culture in our society.

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  • Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Literacy for Beginners -- DIV442

    Barbara Ying Ctr. Room 140--CMMS 81

    Have you said before “Well that isn’t my area of expertise”? This session is designed for individuals who do not have extensive advanced degrees in religious studies but are still very interested in supporting students and their diverse identities. Using the framework of BRIDGE Interfaith Youth Core curriculum we will identify strategies for increasing one’s interfaith literacy.

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  • Power Lifting Workshop (Recurring Event)

    RWC@Downtown

    Join us for the RWC Powerlifting Workshop, meeting on February 24th, 25th, and 26th. This workshop with be part lecture and part practical. Each day will focus on one of the three competition lifts. The schedule is as follows: 02/24: Squat 02/25: Bench 02/26: Deadlift This workshop is designed to benefit both those who are experienced and looking to further …

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  • Writing A Strong Proposal For Summer Fellowships And Research Grants (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: 201

    This workshop will assist undergraduates in the process of writing a strong research or grant proposal. The content of the workshop is aimed at those planning to submit a UCF Undergraduate Research Grant or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) application. No RSVP required. All workshops are first come, first serve unless otherwise noted. Questions? Feel free to contact the Office …

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  • Café Español - improve your Spanish skills (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: Room 358B

    Practice Spanish in a relaxed environment to improve your proficiency with the language. Join us, talk about the things you love, and make new friends. This is a great opportunity for Spanish students of all levels to practice the language, be exposed to different varieties of Spanish, and network with members of the community. Native speakers of Spanish are also …

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  • CCIE Graduate School Open House at UCF Downtown

    Dr. Phillips Academic Commons: 106

    Considering graduate school? UCF offers a variety of graduate programs aligned with your professional interests and educational goals. So join us to explore our college's graduate programs and learn how they advance student careers at our Graduate School Open House. At the open house, speak with program representatives, learn about grants and scholarships, hear from current students and faculty, and …

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  • Grad School Open House: College of Community Innovation and Education

    Dr. Phillips Academic Commons: 106

    RSVP today for the date and location that works best for you: Main Campus: Wednesday, February 19 at the Morgridge International Reading Center Drop by between 3:30-6:30 p.m. Downtown Campus: Wednesday, February 26 at Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106 Drop by between 4-6 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The UCF College of Community Innovation and Education invites you to our upcoming Graduate …

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